Chapter Nineteen

The days passed by quickly; they had finally arrived at the Sanc Kingdom. King Peacecraft and his men were at the docks, waiting for their arrival. Relena, escorted by Heero, were the first ones to walk off the ship, followed by Duo and Hilde.

When King Peacecraft saw his daughter, he ran up to her, pushed Heero aside, and hugged her. "Relena, thank goodness you're safe!" He pulled away from her and proceeded to inspect her, looking for any injuries she may have received from her time with the pirates. "Did they do anything to hurt you? Did they try anything on you?"

"Father, I'm-"

"Take them all to prison!" Her father ordered.

"NO! You will NOT take them to prison! Father, they were kind to Hilde and I. They were very polite and respectful of us. I will not stand around and let you take them to prison. If you do, then you will also have to take me."

"My lord?" one soldier asked. "What shall we do?"

King Peacecraft looked at his daughter and said, "Leave them be. I hope you know what you're doing Relena."

"Thank you father!" Relena replied happily and gave him a hug. "I promise they won't do anything wrong!"

"You young man," he said referring to Heero. "What is your name?"

"My name is Captain Heero Yuy, Your Majesty."

"Hmm. Captain Heero Yuy you say?"

"Yes sire."

"Very well. After your men secure your ship, Relena will show you the way to the palace. Relena?"

"Yes father?"

"You will join me in my private dinner Chamber tonight."

"Yes Your Majesty," she replied as he walked away.

"That was close," Duo said.

"Tell me about it. My father really hates you guys. Come on. Let's go to the palace now."

Heero took her arm and linked it through his. "Are you okay?" he asked.

Relena sighed. "I don't know." They walked in silence until they got to the palace. When they arrived, Relena stopped one of the maids. "Will you and a few other maids prepare some rooms for our guests?"

"Whatever pleases you Your Highness."

"Thank you." The maid turned around and left. "Ugh. How I hate being called by my formal name."

"But it quite suits you Relena," Duo joked. Relena gave him a playful glare. Duo started laughing. "Everybody better stand clear of Relena. She's out to kill."

"Yeah, so you better watch it Duo 'cause she just might come after you," Heero said.

Duo playfully hid behind Hilde. "Save me Hilde. I'm too young to die!" Everyone started laughing.

"I need to go to my room and get ready," Relena announced.

"Aww, do you have to?" asked Duo with a puppy dog look.

Relena smiled. "I'm afraid so." She walked over to Heero and planted a lingering kiss on his lips. "I'll see you later. If you ever want to see me, I'll tell the guards and servants to let you through."

"Thank you Relena."

She looked at him confused. "For what?"

"For everything you're doing for us. I really appreciate it." Heero hugged her tightly, not wanting to let her go. He reluctantly released her after a long moment.

"You're welcome," she whispered into his ear. "Hilde? I don't mean to be rude, but could you help me get ready? My father would want me to look nice."

"Of course. I'll see you later Duo," Hilde said as she hugged and kissed him.

"Bye." Relena and Hilde walked off, leaving the two men there alone. "Well, why don't we go find our rooms?"

"Sure." They walked off in search of their rooms. When they arrived the maids were just finishing up.

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